A snail would look at the start of this game and suggest things were going pretty slowly. At the under 12 timeout (11:52) the score was 6-3 with ETSU up. From that point to the end of the first quarter, UNCG went on a 26-15 run, to close out the half with an 8 point lead. It was a pretty dominating first half for UNCG and ETSU did everything they could to keep the game within 10. 

While ETSU assisted 57% of their first-half baskets, they only made 7 total field goals. ETSU also won the rebounding battle in the first half, 16-12. However, turnovers and the ability to turn them into points were the key. UNCG turned ETSU over 12 times in the first half and outscored ETSU 15-6 off turnovers. When ETSU held the ball long enough in the first half to get their shot up, UNCG held them to 35% shooting, 14% from 3. 

The second half was a completely different story. ETSU started the half on a 10-2 run, and they were able to keep that going for the remainder of the game, as UNCG had trouble scoring the ball, going 10-30 from the field in the second half. ETSU tightened things up in the second half turning the ball over only 6 times (UNCG did the same).

Looking at the final stats, free throws played a major role. ETSU went to the line 33 times, making 26 of them. UNCG went to the line 17 times, making 10 of them. 

In a game that had 8 lead changes and 6 ties, UNCG saw themselves with a 12 point lead in the first half and, throughout the game, they held the lead for a total of 21:57. However, when you go 26-33 from the free-throw line, as ETSU did, and outrebound your opponent 38-29, as ETSU did, good things tend to happen. 

And then the ending happened. Rob Dauster, a college basketball writer for NBC Sports, tweeted the charge ETSU drew with 23.8 seconds remaining was a flop. Wes Miller seemingly agreed as he drew two technical fouls. At the time, ETSU was up 1 with the ball under the UNCG basket. ETSU made 3 of the 4 technical free throws and then closed the game out. It was a bizarre ending, but take nothing away from ETSU, the fought tooth and nail and are as good of a team as people say. 

Game Most Valuable Player
Because the MVP needs to come from the winning team, it was Joe Hugley who was the most valuable performer for the winning team. Hugley seemed to come up with every key bucket or every key rebound when his team needed one. He finished with 14 points and 9 rebounds on the game while making 5-6 of his free throws. He is a burly forward who is able to face up as well as score on the block. A very strong competitor. Final Stats: 14 Points, 4-10 FG. 5-6 FT. 9 Boards. 2 Blocks.

Game Most Outstanding Player
Isaiah Miller was the best player on the floor during this game. Defensively his pressure was key as he created 4 steals, and numerous deflections, allowing the ETSU guards no breathing room. Offensively he kept constant pressure on the opposing team, playing with pace as he touched the paint and finishing either with floaters or through contact for And-1s. Final Stats: 24 Points. 10-20 FG. 1-2 3P. 3-3 FT. 2 Boards. 4 Steals. 

Other Standouts
James Dickey (UNCG)'- and absolute force on the defensive end, his ability to move his feet and protect the rim makes him an incredibly valuable piece. Lately, he has been showing he can score the ball, as he has been facing up as well as scoring from the mid-post. He finished tonight with 12 Points. 4-6 FG. 8 Boards. 2 Blocks

Bo Hodges (ETSU)'- It was a pedestrian first half for Hodges as he only played 10 minutes, strapped with 2 fouls. He seemed to settle in in the second half where he was 3-8 FG. 1-2 3P. 4-4 FT for 11 second-half points. He also rebounded the ball well (6) and played great team defense (4 steals) for the game.'